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OCH 652N

1974 Norton Commando

Silver Petrol 828cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2017
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

11,123 mi
Last recorded11,123 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2016
Typical for 1974 Norton Commando24,074 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOCH 652N
MakeNorton
ModelCommando
Year1974
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine828cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2016 11,123 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2016 11,101 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Built up wheel has a bolt/s missing rear plate on speedo side (4.2.1c)

Rear Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system both sides (7.1.1.c)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 10,160 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 27 Feb 2014 9,015 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 8,456 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 8,388 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 7,544 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2008 7,423 miles

Rear Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 30 Jun 2007 5,991 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2006 4,593 miles

How Reliable is the Norton Commando?

Based on 13,398 MOT tests across 2,308 vehicles.

91.4%
Pass Rate
334
Miles/Year
58
Year Lifespan
2,308
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 42
Horn not working 39
Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s 32
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 31
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 28
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OCH 652N is a 1974 Norton Commando in Silver with a 828cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1974 Norton Commando models, the average MOT pass rate is 92.9% with a typical mileage of 24,074 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Norton Commando fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 42 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OCH 652N, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Norton Commando typically stays on UK roads for around 58 years. At 52 years old, this Norton Commando is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OCH 652N registered?

OCH 652N is a 1974 Norton Commando, first registered on 13 August 1974.

Is OCH 652N safe to buy?

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